Hull City Fined £30,000 Over Homophobic Chanting
Hull City have been fined £30,000 by the Football Association after supporters used a homophobic chant during the club’s 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February. The Championship club accepted the FA charge for failing to prevent supporters from using offensive, abusive or insulting language relating to sexual orientation during the match at the […]
Abducted FUTO Students Regain Freedom
Two female students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, who were abducted along the road linking the institution to Ihiagwa community, have regained their freedom. The students were abducted on Sunday, September 6, 2026, during a security incident in the area. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, confirmed their release […]
Former SSS, NIA Director-General Albert Horsfall Dies
Former Director-General of the State Security Service and pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, has died. His death was announced in a statement on Friday by his son, Donald Horsfall, who described him as a beloved patriarch. The family said he died peacefully after a life dedicated to public service, […]
Police Debunk Fake Training Notice for 50,000 Recruits
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as fake a press statement circulating on social media claiming that Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu had ordered the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited constables. In a disclaimer issued on Friday, the Force said the statement was neither issued nor authorised by any of its organs, despite […]
Four Mobile Policemen, Eight Residents Killed in Benue Attack
Four Mobile Policemen and eight residents were reportedly killed after suspected armed herdsmen attacked Ayilamo community in Tombola Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Ayilamo, a farming community along the Abinsi-Tyulen-Anyii-Wukari axis, has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups, according to residents. A resident, Tyolumu Ugande, said more than 200 armed men invaded […]
Zazzau Emir Backs 100% Salary Increase for Traditional Rulers
The Emir of Zazzau and Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs, Ambassador Ahmed Bamalli, has backed the proposed 100 per cent increase in the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers in the state, describing it as a relief amid rising living costs. Bamalli spoke on Friday while addressing journalists at his palace in […]
Ogun Releases N6.75bn for Retirees’ Gratuity, Pension Benefits
The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion to settle gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits owed to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Olanrewaju Saka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the funds were part of efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve the welfare of retired public workers. Saka […]
Obafemi Martins Plans Youth Football Tournament for Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins says he will fund and organise a youth football tournament in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. Martins disclosed this in an interview with TVC on Thursday, saying the tournament, tagged the “Renewed Hope Youth Tournament”, is scheduled for November. According to the former Inter Milan […]
Lawyer Challenges IGP’s Warning on Recording Police for Skits
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has challenged Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu’s warning against Nigerians recording police officers for social media skits, arguing that citizens have a constitutional right to document law enforcement officers performing their duties in public. Effiong made the remarks on Friday during an interview with Channels Television, days after Disu described […]
Emir of Ilorin to Turban Kwara State Governor
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, will confer a traditional title on Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The turbaning ceremony will take place at the Emir’s Palace in Ilorin at 10am, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Emir’s spokesman, Dr […]
